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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1150/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 48% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Seattle U?
- St Lawrence University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at St Lawrence University than Seattle University ($61,600.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Seattle U ($33,283 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 18.3% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($13,524 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Seattle University ($44,093 vs. $30,917)
St Lawrence University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Seattle U? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Seattle U and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Seattle University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $7,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $53,100)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/